What You Need to Know About the Middle East, Nov. 15

Tracy Alloway reports from Abu Dhabi on key Middle East stories. In Turkey, a major holding company's units fell due to speculation of involvement in President Erdogan's crackdown. In Egypt, the currency float is attracting hedge funds back to the debt market, potentially recovering $10 billion lost post-2011 uprising. Egypt also plans to invite foreign gold miners for the first time since 2009, with Centamin PLC's shares doubling due to increased production and prices.

What event led to speculation about a Turkish holding company's involvement in a political crackdown?

• A government announcement

• A local newspaper column

• A social media post

• A foreign news report

Which company was speculated to be involved in the Turkish political crackdown?

• A construction company

• A sweet maker

• A telecommunications firm

• A local bank

What has been the impact of Egypt's currency float on its debt market?

• It has led to a decrease in foreign investment

• It has attracted hedge funds back to the market

• It has stabilized the Egyptian pound

• It has caused a rise in inflation

What is Egypt planning to do for the first time since 2009 in the gold mining sector?

• Increase taxes on gold mining

• Ban gold exports

• Invite foreign miners to explore

• Nationalize the gold mines

Which company operates Egypt's only active gold mine?

• Barrick Gold

• Newmont Corporation

• Centamin PLC

• AngloGold Ashanti